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DISHWASHER
DE 540 X
152967 34/0 Instruction Book
UK
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Contents Safety instructions 3 Disposal 3 Economical and ecological dishwashing 3 Description of the appliance 4 The control panel 4 Prior to using for the first time 5 Setting the water softener 5 Filling with salt 6 Rinse aid 6 In daily use 8 Loading cutlery and dishes 8 The lower basket 8 The cutlery basket 8 The upper basket 9 Adjusting the height of the upper basket 9 Use of detergent 10 Different kinds of detergent 11 Washing programmes 12 Starting a washing programme 13 Maintenance and cl
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Safety instructions It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information. This information has been provided in the interest of your safety. You MUST read it carefu
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Description of the appliance 1. Upper basket stop 2. Water hardness switch 3. Salt container 4. Detergent dispenser 5. Control panel 6. Rating plate 7. Rinse aid dispenser 8. Filters 9. Lower spray arm 10. Upper spray arm 11. Upper basket 12. Worktop IN144 The control panel Function push buttons: in addition to the dishwashing Phase indicator lights: have the following meanings: programme selected, the following functions can also be set with the help of these buttons: water softener setting, WA
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Prior to using for the first time Before using your dishwasher for the first time: b) Setting electronically (The dishwasher must be switched off) 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. The dishwasher is factory set at level 5. 2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance. 1. Press the On/Off push button. The On/off indicator light 3. Set the water softener. illuminates. 4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fi
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Filling with salt Rinse aid Only use salt specifically designed for use in Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring dishwashers. thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in The dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing softener. programmes, depending upon the dosa
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If you are using dishwasher detergent that already contains rinse aid, it is necessary to deactivate the inflow of rinse aid, in order to avoid a double dosage. To deactivate the inflow of rinse aid, proceed as follows: (The dishwasher must be switched off) When the inflow of rinse aid has been deactivated, the rinse aid indicator light on the control panel is automatically deactivated. 1. Press the On/Off push button. The On/off indicator light illuminates. If other indicator lights are on
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In daily use Check if it’s necessary to refill with special salt or rinse aid Loading cutlery and dishes Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher. Sponges, household cloths and any object that can Fill with dishwasher detergent . absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher. Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and Before loading the dishes, you should: dishes. - Remove large left-overs. Start the wash programme. - Soften remnants of burnt food in pans When load
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Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery Adjusting the height of the upper basket basket with the handles facing downwards and knives with If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower their handles facing upwards. If the handles protrude from the basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position. bottom of the basket, obstructing the spray arm, load the cutlery with the handles Maximum height of the dishes in facing upwards. upper basket lower basket
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Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. We recommend the use of Finish detergents. Using no more then the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution. Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the "Rinse and Hold" programme). The detergent is released during the washing phase. Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging. Fill with detergent 1. If the lid is closed:
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Different kinds of detergent Detergent tablets Use of "3 in 1" combi detergents Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different General advice speeds. For this reason some detergent tablets cannot These products are detergents with integrated and combined dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during short detergent/rinse-aid and salt functions. programmes. Therefore please use long programmes when using detergent tablets, to ensure the complete removal of 1. Before using the
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Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil Press the Cycle (3) Consumption values and programme description Programme Energy Water type of load button duration consumption consumption (in minutes) (in kWh) (in litres) Hot prewash Main wash up to 70°C Heavy soil. 70° 2 warm rinses Crockery, cutlery, 110 - 120 1,75 - 1,90 22 - 24 Intensive 70° INTENSIVE 1 hot rinse pots and pans Drying Cold prewash Main wash up to 65°C 65° Normal soil. Normal 65° 1 cold rinse 95 - 105 1,25 - 1,45 19 - 21 NORMAL C
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Starting a washing programme 1. Check that the baskets have been 7. Setting/cancelling the "Delay start" The setting of the delay start occurs before selecting loaded correctly and that the spray the programme. arms can rotate freely Setting the "Delay start" Press the "delay start" push button until the indicator light 2. Turn on the water tap corresponding to the chosen hours flashes (3, 6 or 9 hours). 3. Close the dishwasher door Press the push button corresponding to the required washin
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Maintenance and cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel 9. Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the with a damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral handle clockwise to the stop. During this process ensure detergents. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or that the flat filter does not protrude above the base of the solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....). washing compartment. Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergen
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What to do, when... Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions given here, without calling out an engineer. ...a flashing fault code appears The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. All push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off push button and a combination of indicator lights, as indicated in the following chart, are flashing. Press the On/Off push button to switch the dishwasher off an
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...the wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean The wrong washing programme has been selected. The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded. The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of the load. The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned. Too little or no detergent has been used. Where there are limescales deposits on the d
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Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you read t
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Guarantee Conditions Standard Guarantee Conditions European Guarantee We, Zanussi-Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of If you should move to another country within Europe then your the date of purchase this ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX appliance guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of following qualifications: faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or The guarantee starts from the date y
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570 - 600 600 Installation instructions Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install Water supply connections this appliance should be carried out by a qualified This dishwasher must be plumbed into a cold water supply. electrician and/or plumber or competent person. For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. machine’s supply hose is designed to screw onto either a 3/4" If possible, position the machine next t
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Water outlet hose connection Electrical connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following This appliance must be earthed. ways: The manufacturer declines any responsibility should this safety measure not be observed. 1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for the running into the machine. socket, it must be cut off and the appropr
